Home Automation - Want to know more?

jandcreative

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We are shifting to our new house so I'm thinking of getting a home automation setup. I want to be able to control lights (well, lamps really), home theater (mostly audio, including set zones around the house) from a central touch screen/smart phone/web interface. I'm also looking into pet feeders as well, that you can load up with dry food and set to a timer. Will list down some more things that could be automated.

However, I am unable to decide which brand to go for or where to get more information on home automation. I want to be thorough before making any decision.
 
This is definitely a good place to start - when I first got into this, I spent some time just reading through a few years of posts just to get a feel for where each technology was and what the general feelings were on things.  There are also some hidden gems like comparison spreadsheets showing the different software and all the lists and even documentation on wiring your home right.  
 
Of course if you have some specific questions, ask away - otherwise I do suggest just read, read, read, and read some more - there have been a lot of good discussions over the years on the different products available and the trends associated with them.
 
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Hope this might help you in making your decision.
 
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